"Nong Eva," the cute-faced tiger, has started a diet course after overeating caused her to become chubby. Her caretaking team has adjusted her diet to control her Body Score for better health management.
On 7 Feb 2026 GMT+7, it was reported that "Nong Eva," the 4-year-old golden tiger celebrity of Chiang Mai Night Safari, has reached the time to begin a weight loss program. After overeating, her weight surged to 160 kilograms, with a Body Score of 3.5 to 4 out of 5, indicating significant obesity. Fans visiting her noticed she looked noticeably plumper, prompting the caretaking team to revise her meal plan to manage her weight and ensure her health. Recent photos show her physique has become fuller but she still maintains her adorably cute face.
Ms. Thitirat Tawanwong, Director of Chiang Mai Night Safari, said that Nong Eva is currently on a diet and her Body Score is regularly monitored to appropriately adjust her food intake. She explained that visitors might not understand why Nong Eva appears slimmer but this course is necessary to keep her within the standard health range for a tiger. Due to her excessive weight, dieting is essential. Nevertheless, tourists and fans can continue to visit Nong Eva daily as usual at the Tiger World zone of Chiang Mai Night Safari.
Nong Eva is a standout golden tiger at Chiang Mai Night Safari who went viral across social media in late 2024. She earned the nickname "Khun Nu Eva" because of her cute, bright-eyed, playful appearance, contrasting with the fierce image typically associated with tigers. Visitors and netizens affectionately call her a giant orange cat. Additionally, Nong Eva has a habit of loving cleanliness, frequently playing in water several times a day, which keeps her fur soft and clean, further earning her the nickname "Khun Nu Eva."